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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Luggage \Lug"gage\, n. [From 4th {Lug}.]
That which is lugged; anything cumbrous and heavy to be
carried; especially, a traveler's trunks, baggage, etc., or
their contents.
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I am gathering up my luggage, and preparing for my
journey. --Swift.
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What do you mean,
To dote thus on such luggage! --Shak.
Syn: Plunder; baggage.
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{Luggage van}, a vehicle for carrying luggage; a railway car,
or compartment of a car, for carrying luggage. [Eng.]
{Luggage compartment}, the compartment in a train, bus or
other vehicle designed for storage of luggage during a
journey. Separate from the {passenger compartment}.
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